Course Content and Outcomes Guides (CCOG)

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Effective Term:
Summer 2017 through Summer 2019

Course Number:
MM 264
Course Title:
Broadcast I
Credit Hours:
4
Lecture Hours:
30
Lecture/Lab Hours:
20
Lab Hours:
0

Course Description

Covers broadcast television workflow and techniques, including studio production, live events and multi-camera set-up productions. Explores the roles of directing, production switching and studio crew roles. Audit available.

Intended Outcomes for the course

Upon completion of the course students will be able to: 

  • Prepare the tools, equipment, and coordination of broadcast TV.
  • Practice professional set etiquette.
  • Produce media content for television to connect and distribute projects to the community.                

Course Activities and Design

The material in this course will be presented in a classroom 
lecture/discussion/demonstration format, and in class hands‐on exercises. 
 
There will be short assignments weekly, which may be partially completed in‐class. Also, 
a longer assignment, which demonstrates techniques and skills, developed in the course.

Outcome Assessment Strategies

Projects will be the major criteria for evaluation. Emphasis will be placed on creativity, 
presentations, meeting assigned deadlines, and participation in critiques. Additional 
methods of assessment may include quizzes, exercises, assignments, and attendance.

Course Content (Themes, Concepts, Issues and Skills)

Themes: Articulating mood and tone through media storytelling 
Concepts: Studio and live event communication.  
Issues: Visual communication, safety.  
Skills: Studio and live event workflow.